Colleagues,

Please find below and attached a resolution affirming democracy that LCCEA Officers have unanimously adopted, in collaboration with local unions throughout the U.S. Our Democracy, public education, and the common good are inextricably linked. Through solidarity and with resolve, we stand firmly on the foundational principles of free and fair elections in our Democracy.

RESOLUTION AFFIRMING DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES, THE COUNTING OF EVERY ELIGIBLE VOTE, AND THE TIMELY CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS

WHEREAS, public education, higher education, and democracy are deeply interconnected, and strong public schools depend upon free, fair, and trusted democratic institutions; and

WHEREAS, every eligible voter has the fundamental right to participate in our democracy and have their vote counted and included in the official election results; and

WHEREAS, election officials are legally charged with administering elections, counting ballots, verifying results, and certifying election outcomes according to established laws and procedures; and

WHEREAS, the counting of ballots after Election Day, including mail ballots, provisional ballots, and other lawfully cast ballots, is a normal and essential part of the election administration process; and

WHEREAS, public confidence in elections depends on the accurate counting of votes, adherence to the rule of law, and respect for the will of the voters; and

WHEREAS, attempts to disrupt, delay, undermine, or interfere with the lawful counting of ballots or certification of election results threaten the democratic principles that sustain our communities and our schools;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lane Community College Education Association affirms that every eligible vote must be counted and that all lawful ballots should be included in the final election results;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lane Community CollegeEducation Association calls on all members of the public to allow election officials to carry out their duties free from intimidation, harassment, threats, or political interference;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lane Community College Education Association supports the timely certification of election results in accordance with applicable state and local laws and procedures;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lane Community College Education Association calls upon elected officials, community leaders, and members of the public to respect the democratic process and honor certified election results;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lane Community College Education Association supports a peaceful transfer of power based on the certified will of the voters;

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Lane Community College Education Association will educate its members and community about the importance of protecting democracy, counting every eligible vote, respecting certified election outcomes, and ensuring that every voice is heard through the democratic process.

Adopted this 1st day of November, 2026.

Officers of Lane Community College Education Association

Adrienne Mitchell, LCCEA President

April Myler, LCCEA Vice President At-Large

Rosa Lopez, LCCEA Vice President for Learning Advancement

Peggy Oberstaller, LCCEA Vice President for Part-time Faculty

Gerry Meenaghan, LCCEA Vice President for Career-Technical Faculty

Don Easton, LCCEA Vice President for Transfer Faculty

Wendy Rawlinson, LCCEA Treasurer

Wendy Rose Aaron, LCCEA Secretary